Albacete HubAlbacete Balompié has found its new goalkeeper: Raúl Lizoain. The Canarian goalkeeper has become a player for Albacete until June 2026.
Who is Raúl Lizoain?
Raúl Lizoain is a goalkeeper born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on January 27, 1991. Raised in CF Unión Viera, Lizoain joined UD Las Palmas in 2009 to play for their reserve team.
What is his experience?
The Canarian goalkeeper has had an eight-season stint with the yellow team, establishing himself in professional football and achieving promotion to LaLiga EA Sports in 2015. He has played for AD Alcorcón, CD Mirandés, and FC Andorra, and has played 22 games for FC Cartagena in the second half of the 2022-23 season.
What does he bring to Albacete?
Raúl Lizoain joins the Carlos Belmonte to bring security to the goal, according to Toché, Albacete's Sports Director. The Canarian goalkeeper is described as a very agile player under the posts, with an age of maturity perfect for continuing to grow, and with experience in Segunda.
| Season | Team | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | FC Cartagena | 22 |
| 2021-22 | FC Andorra | 30 |
| 2020-21 | CD Mirandés | 35 |
Albacete is looking to strengthen its squad for the next season, and the signing of Raúl Lizoain is an important step in that sense. The Manchegan team is also close to signing central defender Jon García, who has had a great season with Racing de Ferrol.
